• Trade Compliance Specialist

    Robert Half Legal (Columbia, MD)


    Description

    A well-established international company is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to join its corporate headquarters in Baltimore County. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable compliance professional to play a key role in a global supply chain operation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies.

    + Oversee and manage import activities and documentation for goods and products entering the U.S.

    + Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory bodies to streamline import processes.

    + Interpret and apply tariff and classification rules, including HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) and ECCN (Export Control Classification Number).

    + Identify and resolve compliance gaps across departments, improving efficiency and minimizing risk.

    + Advise cross-functional teams including procurement, regulatory, quality control, sales, and customer service on trade compliance requirements.

    + Stay current on changes in customs regulations, trade laws, and industry trends.

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field.

    + Minimum of 5 years of direct international trade compliance experience, preferably in a global corporate environment.

    + Strong understanding of import regulations, customs clearance procedures, tariffs, HTS classification, and ECCN.

    + Hands-on experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders.

    + Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

    + Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of developing and improving compliance procedures.

     

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